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"Heroism is latent in every human soul - However humble or unknown, they (the veterans) have renounced what are accounted pleasures and cheerfully undertaken all the self-denials - privations, toils, dangers, sufferings, sicknesses, mutilations, life-long hurts and losses, death itself - for some great good, dimly seen but dearly held."
-- Joshua Chamberlain
The Price of Freedom Gala is a military-inspired evening to benefit the Joshua Chamberlain Society's efforts to provide aid for severely wounded military service members and the families of killed-in-action members of our military. The evening will honor our current JCS heroes while raising funds that will allow us to support additional heroes.
The Joshua Chamberlain Society ("JCS") is a grass roots 501(c)(3) federally tax exempt charity that was formed with the mission of providing long term support for Fallen and Wounded Military Heroes.
Our unique mission is that we adopt, in the truest meaning of that word, these veterans or the family of these deceased veterans, and commit to provide support for the long term. 5, 10, 20 or more years after the serviceman or woman has suffered grievous and permanent injuries, the veteran or their family will know that the citizens in their community still honor and recognize their enormous sacrifice for our freedoms. As their injuries or death is permanent, so is the support that we provide.
The event will be held on April 26, 2025 at The Factory at the District in Chesterfield, from 5:00-10:30 P.M. The formal evening will include a silent auction, seated dinner, and a premium open bar.
Dress Code: Cocktail Attire (Suits and Ties)
We have reserved a block of rooms at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Chesterfield.
To book a hotel room at the DoubleTree Hotel at the event rate, click here to make a reservation or please call (636) 532-5000 and mention "Price of Freedom Gala".
*Please note that the website automatically defaults to Friday and Saturday hotel booking. Please adjust the booking dates accordingly.
We will be running a shuttle bus courtesy of JED Transportation from 5:00 P.M. to 2:00 A.M. from the hotel to the venue.
Lieutenant General Calvert L. Worth hails from St. Louis, Mo. and is a 1989 graduate of the University of Missouri Columbia. He was commissioned via the U.S. Marine Corps Officer Candidates Course in 1991. He served in a variety of command and staff billets in the Fleet Marine Forces to include: Rifle Platoon Commander, Weapons Platoon Commander and Battalion Adjutant in 2d Battalion, 4th Marines; Weapons Company Executive Officer in 2d Battalion, 6th Marines; Assistant Operations Officer in 1st Battalion, 6th Marines; Company Commander, Operations Officer, and Battalion Executive Officer in 1st Battalion, 5th Marines; Commanding Officer of 1st Battalion, 6th Marines; Commanding Officer of the 6th Marine Regiment and Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force Crisis Response Africa. He returned to the II Marine Expeditionary Force in 2019 to serve as commander Task Force Southwest 20.1 in Afghanistan while also serving as the Assistant Division Commander. In August 2022, Lieutenant General Worth commanded 2d Marine Division until July 2024. On 2 August 2024, he assumed command of II Marine Expeditionary Force.
Lieutenant General Worth participated in numerous named operations, to include Operation Sea Signal (Cuba); Operation Joint Endeavor (Bosnia and Herzegovina); Operation Iraqi Freedom; Operation Enduring Freedom; Operation Freedom's Sentinel, and Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan.
Lieutenant General Worth's B-billet assignments include duty at The Basic School, where he served as an instructor and Staff Platoon Commander at the Basic Officer Course, and as an instructor at the Infantry Officer Course; Service as the Commanding Officer, Recruiting Station Detroit; duty as the Director of U.S. Marine Corps Enlisted Professional Military Education; and Service as the Marine Military Assistant to the Under Secretary of the Navy.
Joint Service assignments include Service as a Military Assistant to the DoD Executive Secretary in the Office of the Secretary of Defense; Service in the Joint Staff J-3, J35 Regional Operations as the Division Chief, Joint Operations Division-CENTCOM; and most recently as the Director of Strategy, Policy and Plans (J5) in U.S. Southern Command.
Lieutenant General Worth is a graduate of the Amphibious Warfare School (w/ distinction), the Marine Corps Command and Staff College (w/ distinction), the School of Advanced Warfighting, and the National War College. He is also a Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Seminar XXI Fellow. He holds a Master's Degree in Military Studies from Marine Corps University, a Master's Degree in Operational Studies from Marine Corps University, and a Master of Science in National Security Strategy from the National Defense University.
His personal decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal (w/ two Oak Clusters in lieu of third award), the Legion of Merit (two Gold Stars in lieu of third award), the Bronze Star Medal w/ Combat Distinguishing Device (Gold Star in lieu of second award), the Meritorious Service Medal (Gold Star in lieu of second award), the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (Gold Star in lieu of second award), the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon (Gold Star in lieu of second award), and basic parachutist insignia.
SPONSOR OUR EVENT
"Lieutenant" Associate Sponsor ~ $4,000
Logo displayed on video screens
"Captain" Supporting Sponsor ~ $7,000
One (1) table of 10 (Preferred seating at the event)
Ten (10) concert tickets (First Floor General Admission)
Invitation to private gathering with the JCS Heroes before the event
Verbal recognition at event
Inclusion in program
Prior level benefits
"Colonel" Sustaining Sponsor ~ $11,000
Two (2) tables of 10 (Preferred seating at the event)
Two (2) tickets to meet and greet
Twenty (20) concert tickets (First Floor General Admission)
Company logo on concert and gala and pre-event materials
Prior Level Benefits
"General" Signature Sponsor ~ $25,000
Three (3) tables of 10 (Preferred seating at the event)
Four (4) tickets to meet and greet
Thirty (30) concert tickets (First Floor General Admission)
Company logo on all event and pre-event materials
Prior level benefits
"Presidential" Sponsor ~ $50,000
Three (3) tables of 10 (Most preferred seating at the event)
Six (6) tickets to meet and greet
Forty (40) concert tickets
Opportunity for customized branding at event
Company executive may deliver welcome remarks at POF Gala
Secure exclusive presenting sponsorship rights (limit of 2)
Prior level benefits
For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please click here.
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